Farmers Union suit challenges deduction of use tax from gasoline funds
In South Dakota the Farmers Union led by John Skage seeks court ruling on whether the two percent use tax may not be deducted from funds used for highway gasoline purposes. Circuit Judge L. Ker delayed final action with hearings set for March 30 before Judge Fleeger, as Assistant Attorney General D. Mintener notes further proceedings depend on those findings. Henry Wing and Jesse Kistler were plaintiffs, with Skage stating the action was sponsored by the South Dakota Farmers Union.
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Stetor 2
Mickelson
Nord
Supreme Court
D. Mintener
Fleeger
Skage
South ‘Dakota
Ecifica
Rovides
Henry A. Wing
Spencer
Jesse Kistler
Hartford
South Dakota Farmers Union
Liquor Taxes To Increase April First
A. L. Durkin, district supervisor of the 12th district alcoholic tax unit, announced new taxes effective April 1 for distilled liquor, beer and wine. Dealers must inventory stocks before April 1 and return forms by May 1. Floor taxes range from three dollars per tax gallon on distilled spirits to five cents per half pint on champagne, with additional rates for wine and malt liquors. Violations will be reported to the U S attorney and penalties include 50 percent of the total due for false returns.
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South Dakota
Internal Revenue
Basemien
Durkin
United States
Shumaker Promoted Tin Can Colonel in Canoneers Drive
Gary Shumaker from McKinley School earns a second colonel badge in the Canoneers salvage campaign led by Mrs. Cecil Bartholow. He adds four service stars for taming 1,900 tin cans, while Col. Lawrence Johnston has a 1,600 can total. Bartholow says a further spectacular haul may come as the drive continues for a week or ten days.
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Huron
Sy Tin Can Army
Canoneers
Gary Shumaker
McKinley School
Lawrence Johnston
Canoneer Shumaker
Cecil Bartholow
Johnston
Bridge construction delays spark praise amid cooperation
In a rare show of unity, officials defend the swift bridge project as well planned and funded, noting strong collaboration among departments and contractors. Residents express cautious optimism about completing the work on schedule.
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Tami
Postwar Employment Survey Forms Shown in SD Meetings
South Dakota announces state postwar employment survey forms distributed at ten meetings statewide. George A. Starring, state survey managing director, says on‑farm and employer participation helps plan postwar needs, equipment, and inventories to avoid surpluses. Attendees from Doland, Wessington Springs, Alpena, Miller, Artesian, Iroquois, Lake Preston, and Huron.
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South Dakota
George ‘A
Thessurvey
Starring
State ‘College
A.M. Eberle
Steve Jones
Marvin Hughitt
Dolend
Wessington Springs
Alpena
Miller
Artesian
Iroquois
Lake
Preston
Huron
S. Shaw
Gurney To Confer With Huron Groups
Senator Chandler Gurney schedules meetings with Huron groups to discuss promotion of irrigation and aviation. First conference Wednesday evening with Central South Dakota Chapter of the National Aeronautical Association. A. H. Worrall to preside at a dinner in the senator’s honor. Thursday noon he meets with the chamber of commerce irrigation committee under H. MacPierce. Gurney arrives from Pierze to file petitions for renomination on the Republican ticket in the May primary.
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Chandler Gurney
National Aeronautical Association
Worrall
Gurney
Chamber
Commerce Irrigation, Committee
H. MacPierce
Pierze
Oklahoma Pioneer Saga Inspires Colorful Era Beckons
A rugged tale of early settlers in Oklahoma blends historic grit with vivid imagery. The film promises strong entertainment value through its depiction of frontier life, weathered by hardship and perseverance.
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Oklahoma
Memorial Service Honors Lt Dale Pearce in Grace Church
A memorial service for 2nd Lt. Dale Pearce, presumed killed in action since the African offensive, was held at Grace Episcopal Church on Sunday March 19 with Rev. Ferguson officiating. The solo requiem Mass included Finlandia and was attended by church members, Dale’s friends, and his Huron community. the altar was donated in his memory by Albert Sanborn Jr. and others who knew him.
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Dale” Pearce
Grace Episcopal Church
So Ferguson
Pearce
Grace Church
Finlandia
Dale
Huron
Fergison
Stimson
Preston Conte 57th Wedding Anniversary
Preston Conte observed their 57th wedding anniversary at home early last week. Married in Lodi Wisconsin they settled in South Dakota and have a daughter Mrs Roy of Andover.
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Lodi
Wis
South Dakota
Roy
Andover
Award commends press chief for Tarawa coverage
A memo from division general Julian Smith commends an army press correspondent for brave and efficient service during the Tarawa assault in the Gilbert Islands. The note, endorsed by Howland Smith and Admiral Towers, praises witnessing amphibian action with the 3rd Battalion of the 72nd Marines and dedication to duty under combat.
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Ander
A-Press
U. S ‘Pacific
Tarawa
Gilbert Islands
72Nd
WU. S. Naval
Julian
Smith
Admiral Towers
Pacific
Sars Wheeler
Hawaii
Pilot earns heroism recognition after July 1948 sorties
Captain Hay, 24, son of A. Hay of Nevada Avenue and husband of Lois Hardie of Canova, completed multiple fighter sorties from July 12 to 23, 1948. He endured exposure to heavy antiaircraft fire and enemy fighters during missions, destroying two enemy airplanes in serial combat. He is at Redistribution Station No. 1 for rest and reassignment by the Army Air Forces.
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Army Air ‘Forces
Captain Hay
A. Hay
Nevada Ave
Bus
Lois Hardie
Canova
Huron
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